Omega-Tip-Z™
Millivolt and megohm meter measures impedance of metal or glass capillary microelectrodes

Omega-Tip-Z was created especially for measuring impedance in etched tungsten, platinum-iridium* and steel microelectrodes, as well as electrolyte-filled micropipettes. The meter's AC impedance-measuring circuit is unaffected by electrode offset or tip junction potentials. The gold-plated miniature probe lets you conveniently monitor microelectrode impedance in electrolytes, and an electrode tip cleaning feature lets you remove buildup quickly. Omega-Tip-Z can also measure DC electrode tip potentials up to 2000 millivolts. The instrument operates for hundreds of hours without battery failure.

OMEGA-TIP-Z SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT RESISTANCE 1012 Ohms, typical
INPUT LEAKAGE CURRENT 1 pA, typical
MAX. INPUT VOLTAGE SWING ± 2 V
VOLTMETER
Range
0 to ±2000 mV DC
Accuracy
± 0.1% of reading, ± 1 least significant digit
Resolution
1 mV (3.5 digits)
OHMMETER
Range
0 to 20 M Ohms (metal)
0 to 200 M Ohms or 0 to 2000 M Ohms (glass)
Measurement
10 nA and 1 nA (500 Hz square wave)
Resolution
10 K Ohms
Accuracy
± 20%
PROBE 1.2 cm diameter x 3.2 cm long
PROBE HANDLE 4.7 mm diameter x 8.9 cm long
PROBE CABLE 1.5 m
MAIN HOUSING 7 x 4 x 2 in. (18 x 10 x 5 cm)
POWER 6 AA 1.5-volt alkaline cells, supplied
SHIPPING WEIGHT 4 lb (1.8 kg)
Order Numbers
OMEGA-Z Omega-Tip-Z with Probe & Holder
711P Replacement Probe
5468 Adapter to connect metal microelectrodes to probe, 2 mm socket to .031 in. receptacle
*See metal microelectrodes